Witton Castle Lakes report w/e 26th July

by wittoncastlelakes on July 26, 2014

It’s been another week of glorious, sunny weather at Witton Castle Lakes, great for topping up the tan but, as we all know, not good for fishing at all. Consequently visiting numbers have been very low along with the catch rates so there hasn’t been a great deal to report on.

The forecast is for more of the same which will keep the going very hard for those anglers who do fancy their chances in the heat. In the meantime we will hope for some cloud cover and keep the sunscreen close to hand too.

The warmer weather has also hastened the weed growth in the lakes. But fear not, the fishery manager and his team of volunteers have put in double time cutting and dragging the weed from the lakes. After two weeks of hard work the lakes are clear of the offending weed so visiting anglers can continue to enjoy their sport at Witton Castle Lakes – when the conditions allow of course.

Witton Castle Lakes

Welcome to the website of Witton Castle Lakes, one of, if not the, premier trout fisheries of the North East of England. Situated in the grounds of Witton Castle, in the heartland of the picturesque Wear valley, the fishery is just off the A68, South of the River Wear and the village of Witton le Wear.

Open throughout the year, we provide excellent fly-fishing for top-quality trout in over 20 acres of water. Being set in open parkland means that anglers have access to more than 2 miles of bank space without any major obstacles to casting.

We welcome anglers of all standards. The Fisheries Officers are on hand to give guidance and advice. Casting and fishing tuition by a fully qualified and insured coach is available by arrangement. We aim to provide first-class fishing in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Operated by Bishop Auckland District Angling Club.